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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4-((2-Furanmethyl)thio]-2-pentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
4-(Furan-2-ylmethylsulfanyl)pentane-2-one;4-Furfurylthio-2-pentanone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-((2-Furanmethyl)thio)pentan-2-one |
| JECFA number |
1084 |
| CAS number |
180031-78-1 |
| FEMA number |
3840 |
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| Molecular weight |
198.29 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H14O2S |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear yellow liquid; meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; Insoluble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
50% soluble in ethanol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
113° |
| Assay min % |
97% |
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| Refractive index |
1.513-1.518 |
| Specific gravity |
1.088-1.096 |
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| ID Test |
MS IR |
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